With the rise of the portion sizes, the cupcake fad, calorie-packed dipping sauces, fast-food frequenting and American-sugar intake also comes the rise of cholesterol, obesity and body mass indexes (BMIs).

CNBC reported the top 10 of ‘America’s fattest cities’ of 2012. With Texas cities earning two out of the top 10, the phrase ‘everything is bigger in Texas’ derives a new meaning.

The Economic Development Administration has issued a $1 million grant to Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation and the city of Port Arthur with the hope of using the Texas National Guard Armory for manufacturing.